by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Murray State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Murray State University as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #407 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 407 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 56 of 193 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Certificate | 13 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This social sciences area of study at Murray State University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography and Cartography | 14 |
| Political Science and Government | 12 |
| Economics | 9 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Murray State University awarded 2 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Murray State University has not been ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in social sciences from Murray State University identified as women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Murray State University were Black or African American. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Murray State University awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in social sciences.
Murray State University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social sciences from Murray State University were women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Murray State University are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Murray State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 27 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 13 |
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